Willie Spears, critically acclaimed author, highly sought-after speaker, and educator, explores the critical importance of mental health for teachers, addressing the unique stressors and emotional demands of the profession. Listeners will gain insights into recognizing signs of burnout, managing workplace stress, and cultivating resilience. Practical tools and evidence-based strategies will be shared to promote self-care, foster a supportive school environment, and enhance overall well-being.

Willie Spears is a critically acclaimed author, highly sought-after speaker, and educator. He spent twenty years in education as an administrator, teacher, and coach, and has written twenty books, including a book on the topic of mental health. He graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University as a student athlete with a degree in communications and from Troy University with a master's in education. Mr. Spears has taken the country by storm, delivering over 20 presentations a month across multiple states, and he shares a glimpse into education today with us!

Code Ninjas is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids' coding franchise offering STEM-focused summer camps and after school programs for kids aged 5-14. Its game-based curriculum fuels creativity, and critical thinking skills, and prepares children for success and fun in the tech-driven world.

With hundreds of locations in the United States. Each location offers different camps, including ones that focus on AI, Video Game and App Design, Lego Robotics, 3D Printing, Roblox, Minecraft.

Code Ninjas’ programs are designed to equip children with essential skills for future career planning in our tech-driven world. They teach coding and problem-solving through a game-based curriculum, fostering technical proficiency, critical thinking, and creativity. These skills, along with soft skills like teamwork, creativity, and communication, are cultivated to prepare children for various careers in an increasingly digital landscape. Their approach ensures that children are not just consumers of technology but are empowered to be creators and innovators, making them well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future workplace.

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